Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8830, Absalom Franklin, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Franklin, Absalom NUMBER N. 8830. Margaret
CONTENTS

25452 Kentucky
Absalom Franklin of Christian Co. the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Co. commanded by Captain Kirby of the regt commanded by Col. Alcock in the _____ line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 20 Dollars 4 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Jan y 1834 and James M Ewing Hopkinsville
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 50 - Semi-ant. allowance ending March 10 -
$60 -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 9
Act. 30. March 1837. to Joseph Fricklin Lexington Ky.
Dead Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 8 th April 1838 for period 4 March 1835 to 5 th Sep. 1835. Agt notified 1. March 1841
Let No. G. B. Fickler Apr 28/52
W. M. May. June 28/52,

State of Kentucky Christian County Set 3 On this 28 th day of October 1833 personally appeared before the County Court of Christian County Abram Franklin a resident of Christian County Kentucky aged Sixty nine years the 4 th day of August 1833, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress was born in the County of Albemarle state of Virginia in the year 1764 August the 4 th . That he volunteered in May 1781 and was attached to the Company of Capt. Kirby of the Regiment Commanded by Col o Hcock, Major Welch was in Command of Battalion in the same Regiment under Genl Muhlenburg, that he was marched through Williamsburg to York where he was discharged at the end of two months at which time he was discharged and returned home, That about the first day of September 1781 he again substituted in the room of another man not distinctly recollected but thinks it was Bell, was in the Company Commanded by Capt Stubblefield of the Regiment Commanded by Col o Clark, under Genl Stevens that he was at the Siege of York and Continued in the Service two months when he was marched up as a guard to carry prisoners to Winchester Barracks, when he was discharged, and he then moved to east Tennessee where he again volunteered and served under Capt Baker as an indian Spy on the Frontiers of Tennessee, He then removed from Tennessee to Franklin County in the State of Georgia, where he again volunteered as an indian Spy under Capt Powne and Continued in this Service for the term of two months. He would remark from his

advanced age and infirmity he cannot state the month or year in which he entered the Service as an indian spy either in Tennessee or Georgia, But he will recollect the time & severity of the Service, He will further state that he has long since lost all the discharges and has to rely on his memory now very frail for all particulars in relation to this matter. He states further that at the time he volunteered first as aforesaid, he resided in Cumberland County Virginia . He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn to and Subscribed this day and year aforesaid
Abraham Franklin
We Ludlow William, a clergyman residing in Trigg County Kentucky Micajah Fork ————— Residing in the County of Christian and State of Kentucky and James Moore of the last named County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Abraham Franklin who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be sixty seven years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and Subscribed this day and year aforesaid.
Ludlow William M. D. Goff
Where and in what year were you born? J. S. Moore In Albemarle County Virginia on the 4th day of August 1764.
Have you any record of your age and if so where is it? If any record is in existence it is probably in Virginia where I was born.

Where were you living when called into the Service, where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
I lived when called into the Service in Culpepper County Virginia, I lived since in East Tennessee, part of the time in Georgia, and part of the time in Christian County Kentucky where I now live
How were you called into the Service, were you drafted did you volunteer, or did you substitute and if a substitute for whom
In the first term of two months I volunteered, In the second I substituted for a gentleman if I recollect right of the name of Snell, in the two last named terms of two months each as an indian spy I volunteered
State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops where you served, such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your Service
I will name Genl Lafayette, Genl Green, Wayne & Morgan, Col Alcock, Col Clark, from which I cannot recollect much of the Regiments either Continental or Militia, or any particulars of the general Service
Did you ever receive a discharge from the Service and if so by whom, and what has become of them
I received four discharges but the whole of them have been lost and from dry up frailty of memory I cannot recollect who signed the discharges. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
I will name Micajah Fork, James Moore & Richard P. Dawson as persons who reside in my present neighborhood

who can testify as to my character for veracity and the belief of my services as a Soldier of the Revolution and an Indian Spy.  Absalom Franklin
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states - and the Court further cer- tifies that it appears to them that Dudley Williams who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the County of Trigg - and that Micajah Fort and James S. Moore who have also signed the same are residents of the County of Christian and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
I Abraham Stites Clerk of the County Court of Christian County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Absalom Franklin for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 6 th day of November 1833 and in the 42 nd year of the Commonwealth
Attest - Abraham Stites 6666
28.972
Absalom Franklin Kentucky
Jan 1781 private
6 months
Can only allow for 6 months
addressed to Jas. W. Ewing
Jas. W. Ewing Hopkinville Ken.

9. 263 Kentucky
Margaret Franklin widow of Absalom deed who was a Franklin Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Ending 14. September 1847 Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Aug. 52 and sent to
R. M. Young Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book ck Vol. D - Page 180.

State of Kentucky } Christian County } ss. } On this third day of May one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two before the County Court in and for said County began and held in and for said County on the day aforesaid, personally appeared James M c Gee Administrator of the estate of Margaret Franklin deceased, and who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain for the children of the said Margaret Franklin the pension to which she was entitled under the acts of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. July 7 th 1838. and all subsequent acts. That Absalom Franklin was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Forty Dollars per year and lived in the County of Christian in the State of Kentucky on the Roll of which State he was a pensioner, that said Absalom Franklin died in the said County on the third day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty- five (1835,) that said Absalom and Margaret Franklin were married the 26 th day of May 1787. That the said Margaret Franklin died in the County of Christian and State aforesaid, on the 14 th day of September one eight hundred and forty, since (1847,) that the said Margaret Franklin left the following named children (viz, Sarah M c Gee Elizabeth Eryee, Absalom Franklin, Milly Blakey, Phil- adelphia Elliot, and Sarah Durham and no others. That this application is made for the purpose of obtain- ing for the said children the pension due to the said widow from the 3 rd day of September 1835 to the 14 th day of September 1847, under the acts aforesaid. That he makes this application for the sole use and benefit of the heirs aforesaid that the said widow was married to the said Absalom Franklin after the said Franklin left the

Service of the United States and that she continued the widow of the said Absalom Franklin up to the time of her death,
Subscribed and sworn to in open Court the James M c Guinness day and year aforesaid
attest
Abraham Stites 6666
State of Kentucky } Christian County } ss } I, Abraham Stites Clerk of the County Court in and for the County aforesaid do here- by certify that at the May term 1852 of said Court Satisfactory proof was exhibited that Absalom Franklin was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Forty Dollars per annum and that he died on the 3 rd day of September 1835; and that he left a widow whose name was Margaret Franklin and that she also died in said County on the 14 th day of September 1847, and that she left the children and heirs as named in the forgoing declaration and none others, and that she remained the widow of the said Absalom Franklin up to the time of her death and it is further certified that James M c Guinness is duly authorized to act as administrator on the estate of said Margaret Franklin having been duly appointed as such by the Court aforesaid
In testimony whereof I Abraham Stites Clerk of said Court hereunto set my name and affix the official Seal of the Court aforesaid the 3 rd May 1852
Abraham Stites 6666

Commonwealth of Kentucky } County of Christian, to wit } I William S. V. Bernard the presiding Judge of the County Court of said County do certify that Abraham Stites is the acting Clerk of said Court and that his attestations are in due form of law Given under my hand the 6th day of May 1852 William V. Bernard P.J.C.C.
May 1852

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
Abraham Franklin and Marget his Wife
William M c Gee and his Wife Gilliam G. Bell and Elizabeth his wife was married January 27 th 1811
Abraham Franklin junior
Stephen Franklin married Lydia Gran June 1830
MARRIAGES.
Was Married the May 26 th 1787
Was Married April the 12 th 1810 Married the 1 st February 1812
Married December 10-1817
Married January 12 th 1823 Married June 10 th

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
1 Absalom Franklin Sennaeer was Born August the 4 th Day in the year of our Lord 1768
2 Marget Franklin was Born March 3 rd in the year of our Lord 1776
3 Galsbey Franklin the D. was Born August 13 th in the year of our Lord 1789
4 Elisabeth Franklin March in the year
5 Mary Franklin was in the year of our Lord
6 Absalom Franklin jr in the year of our
7 Milbey Franklin Born Stephen Franklin year of our Lord 1801
8 Gelsbey Franklin Birth of Rachel a Franklin Born
1 John Franklin was Born the 10 th Day of January in the year of our Lord 1778
2 Presilley Franklin was Born the 18 th March in the year of our Lord 1797
3 Rebedee and Pharibe Franklin Born April 20 th in the year of our Lord 1806
4 Was Born the 3 rd Day of of our Lord 1791
5 Born the 11 th Day of April 1793
6 was Born the 5 th of April Lord 1795 the January the 10 th 1799 in the year of our Lord
7 Born May 23 rd in the Born
8 Born 12 June 1808 Birth of Rachel a Franklin Born March 7-1812

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
DEATHS.
John Franklin the son of A. Franklins Prescilla Franklin Zebdee Franklins Nancy Franklins Birth 23 September in the year of our Lord 1811
Death of Stephen the son of A. A. Com Death of Maria Chalton June 21
Death the 12 November 1787 Death September 26 1801 Death 25 July 1807 Death the 7 of Decem ber 1812
Franklin 10 March 1827 Franklin younger the Daughter of the son of 27 Christopher Franklin Senior 1832
Theobald Franklin Sen. Departed this life September 3rd 1835

FAMILY RECORD.
DEATHS.
John Elliott was born in the fifth in the year of our lord 18205 3
DEATHS.
Elizabeth Franklin was born February the 18 th in the year of Lord 1824 4
Dear Louise Franklin the sister of Stephen Franklin was born the 11 th of November 1825

Copied From M.M.H.A. hist.
May 9, 1933.
Sept. 23-1925,
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BA-J/ADY am Absalom Franklin W.8830
Mrs. Pearl Ricks Briehn, Stamps, Arkansas.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one Absalom Franklin, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.8830, based upon the military service of Absalom Franklin in that war.
Absalom Franklin was born August 4, 1764 in Albermarle County, Virginia.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted in May 1781 and served two months as private in Captain Kirtley's Company, Colonel Alcock's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted September 1, 1781, served two months as private in Captain Stubblefield's Company, Colonel Darke's Virginia Regiment, was at the siege of Yorktown, and went as a guard with prisoners to the Winchester Barracks. He then moved to East Tennessee where he enlisted and served two months as Indian Spy under Captain Baker on the frontiers of that state, the date not stated, after which he moved to Franklin County, Georgia, where he also enlisted and served two months as Indian Spy under Captain Bowen, the date of this service not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 28, 1833 while a resident of Christian County, Kentucky.
He died September 3, 1835 in said Christian County.
Soldier married May 26, 1787, Margaret born March 3, 1766. Her maiden name is not given. She died September 14, 1847 at the home of Gillum Ezell in Christian County, Kentucky.

Their children were:
  John, the first child who died in infancy.       Sarah, or Salley, born August  13, 1789,  married April 12, 1810,  William McGee.    Elizabeth  " March 3, 1791,  married Feb. 24, 1814  Gillum Ezell.    Mary  " April 11, 1793,  married....Shalton.  She died June 24, 1832.    Absalom  " April 5, 1795,  married Dec. 16, 1817,  name of wife not given.    Presiller  " March 18, 1797,  died Sept. 26, 1801.     Milley  " January 10, 1799,  married.... Blakey.     Stephen  " May 23, 1801,  married Jan. 12, 1823,  name of wife not given. He died March 16, 1827.    Delphey or Philadelphia  " February 4, 1804,  married.... Elliott.     2 / Pharibe or Pheraby and Zebedee  " April 20, 1806.  He died July 25, 1807,  She married June 16, 1830....Durham.    Rohodia  " June 12, 1808.      Wiely  " September 23, 1811,  died December 20, 1812.     Rollen  " March 1, 1812.    
The following also is of record, that Elizabeth Franklin was born February 13, 1824; Luize Franklin the daughter of Stephen Franklin was born November 30, 1825; John Elliott was born January 5, 1825, the relationship of said Elizabeth and John to the soldier is not stated.
Sarah McGee, Elizabeth Ezell, Absalom, Milley Blakey, Philadelphia Elliott and Pheraby Durham were the only children who survived their mother.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

1925-Sept. 23-Hist. to Mrs. Roy H. McKinney - MMSTF 1933 May 9. Hist. to Mrs. Pearl Ricks Briehn A.D.Y.
Resolution. Virginia.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8830
Margaret Franklin Wid. of Abalom Franklin Rev. Rev. War
Act: Mch. 8 th 1838 June 17/44
Index:—Vol. A , Page 237
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jan: 26 1852 a Manly relation to Margaret Franklin
Thomas Jefferson Washington Hond. O. B. Ficklin M. of R. D. C.

Papers in case of Margaret Frank- lin decd widow of Abalom
Richd M Young Present
J. E. Heath
Commission of Pensions Washington City

Absalom Franklin dec? Kentucky roll. Act 7. June 1832.
Be pleased to say to what time the Pension has been paid.
Pension Office p d to the 11 th March 1835
30 th March 1837.
JH

Pension Office,
Aug 12 1832
Absalom Franklin, } Kentucky Rolls, Christian Co } Pensioner June 7 1832 } at 20$ per an.
To what time was he paid?
Triplet
Died 3 d Sept 1835
pa d to his death,
W.B.
To Gullaher Esq 3 d auditor

No 14,644 Margaret Franklin ne wid of Absolum Key
Band 12 Aug 1852 Act 7 July 1858

11 373
Kentucky
Margaret Franklin widow of Abraham - died who died on the
of the State of who was a Private in the 1st commanded by Captain James of the 1st commanded by the in the
Line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 20 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Augt 1832 and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of R. M. Young Semi-annual allowance ending Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by W. M. McRae Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 367

Hopkinsville Ky 15 Decmbr
Free
Honble L. Cags
Secy of War Dept, Washington City, Dist. Columbia
Memoranda original
Dec. 16, 1853 John N. [unclear]

Dec 16. 1833
Emerson Off
Kentucky original
3 Washington City D.C. Colonies Inventory of War Dept.
Hamlin J. Camp
Old Hiramville Ky 15 December
Three
Person Off

Hopkinsville Dec 3 rd 1883,
Honble L. Capi. Secy of War Dept, Sir,
Everland I send
The declaration of Absalom Franklin, a revolutionary soldier, in order to obtain the benefit of the act or acts of Congress in behalf of those who fought the battles of their country during the revolution. —
I hope that his claims will be investigated, and the result com- -municated to him through me as soon as possible. —
Very Respectfully James M. Leving

Marshall Ill. March 12th 1852
Sir:
Margaret Franklin & the widow of Absalom applied for the benefits of act of 7-July 1838 -
I wrote to your month since to your department to be informed of the objections to her claim if any exists, but I have had no reply -
It seems to me that the clerk for whose benefit the act was intended that the desired information should be given.
Very Respectfully Wm. Wm.

Mar 9 Abner Frank New York N.Y. 25.452
free
J. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Lexington Ky 27 th Feb 1837
Sir
The witnesses in the case of Franklin herein sent for years confidential could not speak as to the day of his death. The time was about 3 rd Sept 1835 and it is so stated. but the agent requires the precise day to be given which can not be obtained by reason of the form = plus of the witnesses. less than 10$ is claimed will you please to order the payment Very respectfully
Yr Obt Servt Joseph Sicklin

Washington City May 26. 1852.
Hon. J. E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir, Enclosed herewith, I send you the papers in the case of the application of James M c Gee of Christian County Kentucky, who applies as Administrator of Margaret Franklin dec d . who was the widow of Absalom Franklin dec d . who was late a Pensioner of the United States on the roll of Kentucky at the rate of $40- per annum - and died the 3 rd of September 1835; for Pension money due to the children and heirs at law of the said Margaret Franklin, who claim in right of their said mother. You will please examine the case as early as may be convenient and send to my care the Certificate of Pension money due, when it is ready for delivery -
Very Respectfully &c
Richard M Young
Attorney for James M c Gee admr. of Margaret Franklin dec d .

Margaret Dec wife of Absolom Franklin, 1838 He died 3 Sep 1835, She died 14 Sep '47 Sarah McKee, Elizabeth Ezell, Absolom Franklin Nelly Blakey, Philadepha Elliott & Phoebe Durham - Only 2 sur. children
Jas McKee adm.

State of Kentucky } Christian County } Before the Subscribers W. W. McKENZIE a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly authorized to administer oaths personally appeared Micajah Fort and after being first sworn according to law, took on his oath make the following statement, That he moved to Christian County Ky. in the year 1800, That some time or four years afterward he became acquainted with Absalom of Franklin and his wife Margaret of Franklin who at that time had chil- dren nearly or quite grown some of which must have been from their size and appearance at least fifteen years of age, that the above named Absalom and Margaret of Franklin lived together and were known and recognized as man and wife by the County where they were known, he further states that the above named of Franklin became a United States pen- sioner in the County and State aforesaid at what time he does not exactly know, that he did some sixteen or seventeen years ago and further this Deponent saith not
Subscribed and sworn to this 26 th day of February 1853. W. W. McKENZIE Jr

Fort Also the deposition of Judith Franklin Fort taken at the same time and place and after being first duly sworn. States that she became acquainted with Absalom co Franklin and Margaret Franklin some fifty years ago immediately after they moved to Christian County Ky. and that she knew them from the first of their coming to the County until they both died. That she had three children when her and her husband moved to Christian County which was in the year 1800, the oldest of which was six years old. She states that Absalom co Franklin and Margaret co Franklin at the time she first became acquainted with them had some six children the oldest of which was nearly grown. She further states that the above named Absalom co Franklin was a United States pensioner and that he died about 15 or 18 years ago according to her best recollection. and that his wife Margaret co Franklin died four years ago last September and that all the time they were known and acknowledged as husband and wife
Subscribed and sworn to Feb. 26 th 1852 W. M. McGehee Jp
Judith Fort Mark

I hereby certify that that the foregoing Depositions of Mirajah Hart & Judith Hart his wife was this day taken on solemn oath and sworn to before the undersigned a justice of the Peace for Christian County Ky. & also state the said Parties are each of credible witnesses - Given under my hand this 26 th day of February 1852 -
M. M. McGehee Jr

State of Kentucky } Before The Subscriber Christian County } set W.W. McKnight a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly authorized to administer oaths, personally appeared William Elyell who after being duly sworn doth on his oath make the following statement, to wit, that the annexed sheet or paper purporting to be the family record of Absalom Franklin is true and genuine that the family Bible in which said record was kept fell into his possession at the death of Absalom  Margaret Franklin which took place on the 14 th day of September 1847, at which time Margaret Franklin the widow of the said Absalom Franklin moved to, and made her home at my house, until her death, which was on the 14 th day of September 1857, at least the old lady had made his house her principal home for several years after the old man's death and for the last six or eight years her constant home & further this deponent saith not - at Feb. 28 th 1859 -
Attest
W.W. McKnight
William Elyell his mark

Also the deposition of Elizabeth Ezell taken at the same time and place before the undersigned and after being duly sworn according to law states that she is the daughter of Absalom and Margaret Franklin that she was born the 3 rd day of March 1791 according to the records of her father and mother, that the annexed leaves taken from her fathers family Bible is the true and genuine record of the births deaths &c. of her fathers family, that the Bible out of copying it is taken was in the family at least forty years, that her father obtained the above named Bible long before she was married and that it is the identical Book in which the said record was kept by her father, and that it is now in her possession and has been for a number of years. She further states that Margaret Franklin died at her house in Christian County Kentucky on or about the 14 th day of Sept. 1847, to the best of her recollection. That she herself lay very ill at the time her mother died & further this deponent saith not — Sept 14 th 1852 28 th 1852 —
Attest
M. M. McKnight Jp
§ § § §
Elizabeth her E. Ezell mark

I do hereby certify that the foregoing Depositions of William Ezell and Elizabeth Ezell his wife was this day taken sub- scribed & sworn to by the said William & Elizabeth Ezell before the undersigned a justice of the Peace for Christian County Kentucky & that the said William Ezell & Elizabeth Ezell are each of them credible Witnesses - Given under my hand This 28 th day of February 1852 - W. W. McKnight J.P.

State of Kentucky } Christian County } S.T. } Before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for said County, This day personally appeared Doctor J. W. Fraser who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statement (to wit, that he was acquainted acquainted with Margaret Franklin the widow of Absalom Franklin Dece d . That he attended on her, in her last illness, and that upon the inspection of his Books he finds that she died on or about the 14 th day of Sept. 1847, that she died at Gillum Edzell's Edzell's Christian County Ky. he also states that the above named Margaret Fran- klin remained remained the widow of the aforesaid Ab- salom Franklin until the day of her death Subscribed and sworn to J. W. Fraser on this 27 day of February 1852, before me, J. P. Hunt J.P.
And I do hereby further certify that the above named J. W. Fraser is a Physician of reputable standing and a creditable witness J. P. Hunt J.P.

Margaret Franklin Dec wid of Absalom Ky
adm? act 7 July 1838 6 mo pri $20 per annum from 4 March 1836 to 14 Sep 1847 when she died , Except two years Payable to
Da r . M c Gee, adm: for the benefit of Sarah M c Gee, Elizabeth Ezell, Absalom Franklin, Millie Blakey, Philadelphia Elliott & Phoebe Durham - only surviving children
cert to Richard M Young Present

Brief in the case of Margaret Franklin dec'd mo of Absalom County and State of Kentucky act 7 July 1838
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
He was a pension at 20$ per annum, act 7 June 1832,
Evidence of marriage Pease & Pease
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent Richd M Young Present
Thornton Tiptlett
Examining Clerk.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
January 18 th , 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," the widow of Absalom Franklin, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Twenty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, 1835, to the 3 rd Sept. 1835, the day of his death.
Respectfully yours,
William B. Lewis Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Commonwealth of Kentucky County of Christian, to wit
At a County Court began and held for Christian County at the Court house on Monday the 5th day of April 1852 Present
William V Bernard presiding Judge
On motion of James Magee letters of administration were granted him on the estate of Margaret Franklin deceased and being sworn he entered into bond in $600 with John H Saunders approved of as security I Abraham Stites the Clerk of the said Court do certify that the foregoing order of the said Court is truly copied from the records in my office, And I further certify that William W McKenzie & James P Flint, gentlemen whose names appear to the foregoing certificate were at the time of making the same and are now acting Justices of the peace in and for the said County duly elected commissioned and qualified, that full faith is due to their official acts and that their signatures are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the 3rd day of May in the year of our Lord 1852 - And in the 60th year of the Commonwealth
attest
Abraham Stites C.C.C.C

Post 1812
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
1 26 33 Pensions War Dept, Washington D.C.

Stamps Ark
Jan 24 '33 -
Bureau of Pensions -
Please send me pension record of Absalom Franklin of Christian Co. Co. Ga. Got a pension in 1835 by war dept for Rev. service in Va. Militia. was living in Christian Co. Ky. in 1835. And oblige, yours Very Truly, Mrs Pearl Ricks Brien

J. W. MCKINNEY, PRESIDENT G. P. THOMAS, VICE-PRESIDENT
J. R. VINSON, CASHIER PHIL E. CHAPPELL, ASST CASHIER
THE CADIZ BANK & TRUST COMPANY INCORPORATED
CAPITAL $60,000 SURPLUS $25,000
Paducah, Ky. July 20th 1925
Pension Department Revolutionary War Records, Washington D.C. Gentlemen:
Please send me a copy of the Revolutionary record of Absalom Franklin who was a resident of Christian County Kentucky at the time the pension was granted.
Please include all family data filed with the claim.
Yours truly Mrs Roy H. McKinney 1505 Broadway, Paducah, Ky.

mmahf
September 23, 1925
Mrs. Roy W. McKinney 1505 Broadway Paducah, Ky.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 8830 it appears that Absalom Franklin was born August 4, 1764 in Albermarle County, Virginia.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia he volunteered in May 1781 and served two months as private in Captain Kirtley's Company, Colonel Alcock's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted September 1, 1781, served two months as private in Captain Stubblefield's Company, Colonel Darke's Virginia Regiment and was at the Siege of Yorktown, and went as a guard with prisoners to the Winchester Barracks.
He then moved to East Tennessee where he volunteered and served two months as Indian Spy under Captain Baker on the frontiers of that state, the date not stated, after which he moved to Franklin County, Georgia where he also

volunteered and served two months as Indian Spy under Captain Bowen, the date of this service not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 28, 1833 while a resident of Christian County, Kentucky. He died September 3, 1835 in said Christian County.
Soldier married May 26, 1787, Margaret born March 3, 1766. Her maiden  Her maiden name is not given. She died September 14, 1847 at the home of Gillum Ezell in Christian County, Kentucky. Their children were:
  → John, the first child who died in infancy.       Sarah, or Salley, born August  13, 1789,  married April 12, 1810,  William McGee.    Elizabeth . . . . .  " March 3, 1791,  married Feb. 24, 1814  Gillum Ezell.    Mary . . . . .  " April 11, 1793,  married . . . . .  Shalton. She died June 24, 1832.    Absalom . . . . .  " April 5, 1795,  married Dec. 16, 1817,  name of wife not given.    Presiller. . . . .  " March 18, 1797,  died Sept. 26, 1801.     Milley . . . . .  " January 10, 1799,  married . . . . .  Blakey.    Stephen. . . . .  " May 23, 1801,  married Jan. 12, 1823,  name of wife not given He died March 16, 1827.    Delphey or Philadelphia. . . . .  " February 4, 1804,  married . . . . .  Elliott.    Zebedee and Pharibe or Pheraby  " April 20, 1806.  He died July 25, 1807,  She married June 16, 1830. . . . . Durham.    Rohodia . . . . .  " June 12, 1808.      Wisly . . . . .  " September 23, 1811,  died Dec. 20, 1812.     Rollen . . . . .  " March 1, 1812.    
The following also is of record, that Elizabeth Franklin
This child was born in Jan. before they were married in May - & he died in May - of the same year - such as the next child was not born until late in 1789 if I am not wrong, so I gave up dates -

was born February 13, 1824; Luize Franklin the daughter of Stephen Franklin was born November 30, 1825; John Elliott was born January 15 , 1825, the relationship of said Elizabeth and John to the soldier is not stated.
Sarah McGee, Elizabeth Ezell, Absalom, Milley Blakey, Philadelphia Elliott and Pheraby Durham were the only children who survived their mother.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.